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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,619.11, 349,990.05 and 140,439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,619.11, 349,990.05 and 140,439.43 is: 193,804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,619.11 : 349,990.05 = 140,439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,619.11/349,990.05 = 140,439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,619.11x = 349,990.05 × 140,439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,619.11x = 49,152,403,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152,403,127.67/253,619.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,804.02

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